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Want A Better Swiss Army Knife? Try This.

You know the saying, “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em?” Well, if it were phrased a little differently — “Join them and beat them at their own game” — it would apply to Malvaux, and its limited edition Number 1 pocket knife. Described as “the new Swiss knife,” Malvaux released its first batch of Number 1s in late 2016 in a super limited run of 150. Now the knife is back in new colors, one of which is exclusive to and already discounted on Huckberry.

If the Number 1 is déjà vu familiar, that’s because Malvaux looked directly to its Swiss compatriot, Victorinox, and its time-tested Swiss Army Knife for inspiration. But Malvaux did so with a critical eye — it aimed to improve the classic blade and update it with newer and more durable components.

The Number 1 is simple — it has only a blade and a handle — but that simplicity is its perfection. The knife’s blade is three inches long and made from water jet-cut stainless steel that’s forged in Switzerland and sharpened in Solingen, Germany (a town known as “the City of Blades”). The knife is a drop-point and has a plain edge, which is as basic as a pocket knife gets. The blade folds into a V-shaped aluminum handle, which Malvaux created to allow for a more ergonomic fit in hand. The design also allows for a user to grab the blade with a thumb and finger, eliminating the need for that annoying and uncomfortable nail knick.

When open, the Number 1 stays firmly in place, but it doesn’t lock. The action relies on a screw system that Malvaux designed to allow for easy blade replacement, which gives the Number 1 the same crucial characteristic the Swiss Army is most known for: longevity, and the potential to be passed down through generations. That, along with a solid build and the requisite Swiss Cross, make the Number 1 a pocket knife worth coveting.

When it comes to EDC, being compact, durable and lightweight are key features. Most pocket knives, buy design already check those boxes, but the Sinkevich Carbon Fiber KVT by Zero Tolerance Knives goes above and beyond.